Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

Mid-America Health Inc; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Mid America Health is seeking a full-time expanded duty dental assistant to join our Kentucky team in LaGrange. The role works across Luther Luckett Correctional Complex and Roederer Correctional Complex, with either a 4-day Tue-Fri 6 am-4 pm schedule or a 5-day Mon-Fri 6 am-2 pm schedule.

The pay is $20 per hour with health insurance and generous PTO/holidays. This position offers a supportive environment, rewarding work serving an underserved population, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in dental assisting; certificate from accredited program preferred.
• KY X-Ray Certification required.
• CPR for Health Care Providers required.

Responsibilities

• Routine chairside duties include preventive, restorative, extraction, and prosthodontic care.
• No ortho, crown & bridge, or endo required.
• Significant administrative duties are also required.

Skills

1 year experience in dental assisting

Education

Dental assisting certificate (accredited program)

KY X-Ray Certification

CPR for Health Care Providers

Job description

Full-Time Expanded Duty Dental Assistant Job Description:

Mid America Health (MAH) is seeking a full- time expanded duty dental assistant to join our KY team. Mid America Health is hiring a dental assistant to work Full- time, 40 hours per week, in LaGrange, KY. This amazing dental assisting opportunity will work either a 4- day schedule, Tuesday through Friday from 6 am to 4 pm, or a 5- day schedule, Monday through Friday from 6 am to 2 pm. This dental assistant position will work between 2 facilities, Luther Luckett Correctional Complex and Roederer Correctional Complex. Both of the facilities are located in LaGrange, KY. This position is a rewarding, low stress alternative to private practice dentistry that offers health insurance, including optional dental and vision coverage as well as generous paid time off and paid holidays. There are no late nights or weekends required for this position. Mid America Health offers competitive compensation of $20 per hour.

Mid America Health strives to provide an excellent work/life balance. Our positions allow you to leave work at work and the terrific hours allow you to finish your workday and get back to the personal things that you need to take care of. This position is an excellent way to "give back" by treating a typically underserved population. You will work with a truly grateful patient base that are extremely appreciative of the work that you do. This will be one of the most rewarding jobs that you have ever had and will give you a true sense of value and importance!

Duties:

Routine chairside duties include preventive, restorative, extraction and prosthodontic care. No ortho, crown & bridge or endo required. Significant administrative duties are also required.

Qualifications:

• 1 year experience and certificate from an accredited dental assisting program preferred
• KY X-Ray Certification required
• CPR for Health Care Providers